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Man Utd wonderkid Diouf to make debut

MAME Biram Diouf will finally make his Manchester United debut next month after being granted a work permit.

Bruce: Sunderland players need to believe they are a top side

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits the pressure is on after picking up just five points from nine games.<!--break-->Poor team performances at Wigan and Fulham have not helped, but individual mistakes have contributed in no small part to a home draw with Portsmouth and defeats by Aston Villa and...

Villa squad stretched to its limit over festive period

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill insists he will try to utilise his entire squad over the hectic festive period.<!--break-->The likes of Gabriel Agbonlahor, Ashley Young, Carlos Cuellar, James Milner and Stiliyan Petrov have all started at least 17 times in Premier League action.Villa tackle...

Hull City: Hull skipper fit for United clash

Hull City captain Nick Barmby should be fit to face Manchester United on Sunday after recovering from a calf injury.

Ferguson remains upbeat despite Man Utd form dip

Five Premier League defeats have not affected Manchester United's chances of retaining their title, claims Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson.<!--break-->United have lost twice in three games, against Aston Villa and Fulham, and deserved nothing more on each occasion.The only saving grace is that...

Harewood and Simpson keen to extend Newcastle loan period

Newcastle loan duo Marlon Harewood and Danny Simpson want to see their deals at St James' Park extended.<!--break-->Both players are due to see their loan deals from Aston Villa and Manchester United respectively, expire early next month."Marlon has gradually built on every performance to get...

VIDEO Preview: Hull City - Man Utd

VIDEO Preview: Hull City v Man Utd.

Ferguson criticises City over 'unacceptable' Hughes sacking

• 'For some reason Christmas brings out the worst in directors'• Manchester United manager critical of Mark Hughes's oustingSir Alex Ferguson has branded Manchester City's handling of Mark Hughes's dismissal as "unacceptable". City have come under fire this week for the whole way they...